White-chested Alethe

Small pale parrot of inland Australia woodlands, often found in mulga and acacia scrubland. Gray-brown scaly upperparts set off by unique pastel pink underparts and blue underwing and rump. In flight, note also the blue outer upperwing (primary flight feathers and their coverts). Often observed coming to drink: flocks usually visit a favorite water hole at dawn and dusk. Feeds on the ground in small groups but sometimes in large flocks of 50 or more birds. Calls include piercing, high-pitched whistles and chattering.

Medium-sized, vividly colored parrot of eucalypt woodlands in southwestern Australia, where it uses the long bill to feed on eucalypt seeds, especially of Marri trees. Upperparts dark green, underparts purple, with red under the tail, red cap, and bright lime-green cheeks. Juvenile lacks red cap and is dully plumaged below. Calls includes scratchy chattering and squawking.

A small batis with typical black, white, and gray markings. Note the chest band, which is black in males and rufous in females. Found in dry savanna, often in pairs, sometimes joining mixed flocks. Similar to Gray-headed Batis, but Pygmy Batis is smaller, with a different song, and the white eyebrow doesn’t extend behind the eye. The song is a series of high-pitched whistles.